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Senators Demand Investigation into UAE's $500M Investment Risks

2/14/2026

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On February 13, 2026, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim requested Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate a $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial by the UAE's national security adviser.
The senators raised concerns about potential national security risks related to sensitive personal data collection.
They called for a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and requested responses by March 5.
World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff, operates the USD1 stablecoin backed by U.S. government securities.
U.S. intelligence has warned that G42, the investor, may have supported China's military.

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On February 13, 2026, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim requested Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate a $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial by the UAE's national security adviser.
The senators raised concerns about potential national security risks related to sensitive personal data collection.
They called for a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and requested responses by March 5.
World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff, operates the USD1 stablecoin backed by U.S. government securities.
U.S. intelligence has warned that G42, the investor, may have supported China's military.